Under-21 Squad: Player Profiles 2015-16

1st June


Gregor Zabret
DOB: 18/08/1995
Nationality: Slovenian
Position: Goalkeeper

Gregor is a promising young goalkeeper that arrived at Swansea City in July 2013.
A Slovenia Under-19 international, Zabret was included in the club's pre-season tour of Holland shortly after signing in July 2013.
He was on the bench during the 2013-14 season but is yet to make a senior appearance at the Liberty Stadium.


Oliver Davies
DOB: 31/12/1994
Nationality: Welsh 
Position: Goalkeeper

Davies is another young keeper with plenty of potential. 
The 19-year-old was a regular in the club's Under-21 side in 2014-15 and was on the bench for Swansea's Europa League defeat against St Gallen in December 2013.


Liam Shephard
DOB: 22/11/1994
Nationality: Welsh
Position: Defender

Shephard made a big impression for the Under-21 side in 2013-14, including a spectacular goal in the 6-1 FAW Youth Cup final victory over The New Saints.
Scored his first goal of the 2014-15 season in a win over Birmingham City and was included in the first-team squad for the game against Newcastle in October 2014.
Signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract at the Liberty Stadium in January 2015 and spent time on loan at League One side Yeovil Town - winning their Young Player of the Year award for 2014-15.


Alex Gogic
DOB: 13/04/1994
Nationality: Cypriot
Position: Defender

Gogic is a Cyprus Under-19 international and arrived alongside Gregor Zabret at the Liberty Stadium in July 2013.


Connor Roberts
DOB: 23/09/1995
Nationality: Welsh
Position: Defender

Neath-born Connor was a regular in the Under-21 side in 2013-14 after impressing in the club's Academy teams.
He went on to play a significant number of games in the 2014-15 season and signed a new two-year contract in May 2015.


Raheem Hanley
DOB: 24/02/1994
Nationality: English
Position: Defender

Hanley arrived at the Liberty Stadium from Blackburn Rovers in January 2014.
The defender, who has earned international recognition with England at Under-19 level, played a key role in helping Rovers reach the FA Youth Cup final in 2012.
He enjoyed a consistent season in 2014-15 and was included in the first-team squad for games against Stoke and Crystal Palace prior to signing a new one-year contract at the club.


Josh Sheehan
DOB: 30/03/1995
Nationality: Welsh
Position: Midfielder

Sheehan signed his first professional contract at the Liberty Stadium in November 2012. 
Scored a stunning 45-yard half-volley against Cardiff City to send the Swans into the FAW Youth Cup final in March 2014. 
Sheehan made his first senior appearance in August 2014 as the Swans beat Rotherham in the Capital One Cup.
The midfielder spent time on loan at Yeovil Town in the second half of the 2014-15 season.


Kenji Gorre
DOB: 29/09/1994
Nationality: Dutch
Position: Winger

The former Manchester United winger signed for Swansea in the summer of 2013 and has been ever-present for the Under-21 side in recent seasons.
The winger made his senior debut on the final day of the 2014-15 season against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and signed a new three-year contract in July 2015.
Signed on a season-long at Dutch side ADO Den Haag for the 2015-16 season.


Ryan Hedges 
DOB: 08/07/1995
Nationality: Welsh
Position: Winger/Striker

Joined the Swans back in 2013 after previously being with Flint Town, and can operate as either a winger or centre forward.
Spent the second half of the 2014-15 season on loan at League One side Leyton Orient and is a Wales Under-21 international.
Hedges signed a new three-year contract at the Liberty in June 2015.


Henry Jones
DOB: 18/09/1993
Nationality: Welsh
Position: Midfielder

Signed his first professional contract in the summer of 2011 but is yet to make a senior appearance at the Liberty Stadium.
Captained the Under-21 side on a number of occasions in 2014-15 in a positive season.


Stephen Kingsley
DOB: 23/07/1994
Nationality: Scottish
Position: Defender

Kingsley arrived from Scottish side Falkirk in June 2014 after signing a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. 
Kingsley had already made over 100 appearances for the Scottish Championship outfit after coming through the Academy ranks to make his senior debut as a 16-year-old. 
The Scottish Under-18 and Under-19 international was also voted in to the 2013-14 SPFL Championship Team of the Year and he spent time on loan at Yeovil Town in the 2014-15 season.


Kyle Copp
DOB: 01/11/1996
Nationality: Welsh
Position: Midfielder

A promising midfielder with a keen eye for goal, Copp has stepped up to the Under-21 side in recent seasons and will be looking to make his mark in 2015-16.
Has represented Wales at youth level and scored a number of important goals for club and country, while he signed his first professional contract at the Liberty Stadium in the summer of 2015.


James Loveridge
DOB: 16/05/1994
Nationality: Welsh
Position: Winger/Striker

Loveridge is a pacey winger who scored crucial goals against the likes of Liverpool, Portsmouth and Manchester United in the 2011-12 FA Youth Cup. In April 2013 he signed a new contract at the Liberty Stadium and spent time on loan at League One side MK Dons last season.
Also had a loan spell at Newport County in the first half of the 2014-15 campaign.

Sam Evans
DOB: 12/05/1995
Nationality: Welsh
Position: Midfielder 

Evans signed a one-year contract extension in June 2014 and has impressed during his time within the club's Academy.
Suffered injury that ruled him out for the majority of the 2014-15 season, but returned for the final few games and signed a one-year contract extension in May 2015.


Alex Bray
DOB: 25/07/1995
Nationality: English
Position: Winger

Bray signed his first professional contract in the summer of 2014, impressing on the club's pre-season tour of America.
Signed on loan for League Two side Plymouth Argyle in September 2014 but saw his spell cut short through injury.
The winger signed a new one-year contract in June 2015.


Alex Samuel
DOB: 20/09/1995
Nationality: Welsh
Position: Striker

Formerly of Aberystwyth Town, Samuel has impressed for the Under-21 side in recent seasons and is a strong centre forward with an eye for goal.
Made a number of appearances in the 2014-15 season and scored some crucial goals as the Under-21s were crowned champions. Signed a new one-year contract in June 2015.